Good morning! As the auto industry goes, so goes the plastics industry, and there are a lot of headwinds at the moment, writes Editor Ron Shinn in his monthly commentary. It's also available on our PMM Insight podcast if you'd rather listen.

The news isn't great on the reshoring front either. The latest Kearney Reshoring Index report warns of a slowdown due to a lack of manufacturing capacity and workforce issues, but it sees potential for solutions with advances in artificial intelligence.

One way to boost productivity on your line without having to train new workers is to add automation. Our webinar next Tuesday shares success stories utilizing cobots. Details are below.

We also have a new filter from BB Engineering, high-tech blow molding heads designed with digital twins, and your last chance to tell us (anonymously) how tariffs are affecting you.

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor